Buva - Daydream EP

An great, great debut EP whose only problem is that it is, alas, 5 song release. We drop the name of Matthew Sweet here a lot and we have to here, along w/ Sloan, Velvet Crush and Jellyfish("Daydream" coulda been an outtake off of "Bellybutton") As we do here, we call attention the soundbites to check out these morsels, but we get a kick out reading in the bio that Buva (one man) wanted to do this record in the vein of McCartney`s first two solo records and much of Todd Rundgren`s 70`s output. Darn, if don`t work as incredibly well as those artists. "I have become totally and utterly and unapologetically addicted to "Daydream". How could I be anything but hooked on this Todd Rundgren-meets-Jellyfish-meets nobody else ear-candy? Clever, intelligent lyrics, great music and an affecting vocalist are three factors that have conspired to make Buva a band to watch. Expect to see them in the "next big thing" category, and feel assured that at least they`ve got it right"-Mundanesounds.com. "The five-track Daydream EP from Buva is a real find. With its layered vocals and rich production style it draws comparisons to the work of Adam Schmitt. The songs are immediate, but also seem to develop over subsequent listenings."-BucketfullOfBrains. "She Get`s Around" seems to find a mid-point between the contemporary Falkner pop of the first cut and lite psych-pop of the second cut. It has a terrific floating feel grounded by a catchy chorus. Buva is engaged with the song, so there is real emotion hear and not someone just showing off his techique.. For the most part, Buva is an artist who is informed by 60`s influences of the highest order, with little need for playing the retro card. Every aspect of this EP is top notch. I anxiously await his next release, as he is tremendously talented."-Fufkin.com. Extremely Highly Recommended.

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